What is the main objective of the NCERT?

Promoting educational research and development.

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Developing national curriculum and textbooks.

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Providing aid to the government in all matters involving school education.

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Helping in training teachers and aiding state school.

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Solution

The correct option is C Providing aid to the government in all matters involving school education.
National Council of Educational Research and Training or the NCERT was established on 1 September 1961. The main purpose of the NCERT is to provide aid to the government in all matters involving school education like policy-making and implementing educational schemes. It also undertakes other initiatives like curating textbooks, training teachers and aiding state schools.

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1) Integrated Child Development Scheme	a) To ensure quality and equity in education.
2) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan	b) Providing healthcare for pregnant and lactating women.
3) Samagra Shiksha	c) Increasing access to higher education.
4) Rashtriya Uchthal Shiksha Abhiyan	d) Formation of teacher training institutes like SCERT/DIET.